The Legislative Council of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday rejected a motion proposed by opposition lawmakers to impeach Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

A statement released by the Legislative Council said the motion failed to garner a majority of votes from functional constituencies.

HKSAR Chief Secretary for Administration Cheung Kin-chung said that "the chief executive has done nothing illegal or [committed] dereliction of duty." 

"The impeachment motion is very serious and not a random political tool. Substantial evidence must be provided to prove that the chief executive has committed illegal acts," Cheung said.

He also urged the opposition lawmakers to ensure the ceasing of all violent acts and let the city recover as soon as possible.

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